Rowing NSW Awards, Recognition & Trophies

Celebrating excellence, contribution and achievement across the rowing communities in New South Wales.

At the conclusion of each rowing season, Rowing NSW recognises the outstanding achievements and contributions of individuals, clubs and schools across the sport.

The End of Season Awards celebrate excellence in performance, coaching, volunteering and service, while a series of annual shields and trophies recognise the collective success of clubs and schools across the racing calendar.

Final award recipients are endorsed by the Rowing NSW Board of Directors, with selected awards based on recommendations from the State Selection Panel.

These awards and trophies are presented annually at the Rowing NSW Presentation Dinner.

The 2026 Rowing NSW Annual Presentation Dinner will be held on Thursday 11 June 2026 at Sydney Rowing Club, Abbotsford.

End of Season Awards

Performance Awards

Oarsman of the Year
Awarded to the most outstanding male rower or sculler in New South Wales during the season, based on performance, results and overall achievement. 

Oarswoman of the Year
Awarded to the most outstanding female rower or sculler in New South Wales during the season, based on performance, results and overall achievement. 

Coxswain of the Year
Awarded to the most outstanding coxswain in New South Wales during the season, based on race execution, leadership and contribution to crew success.

Coach of the Year
Awarded to the coach who has demonstrated outstanding performance and leadership during the season, including athlete development, results and contribution to the sport. 

Coach of the Year - Schoolboy
Awarded to the coach of schoolboys who has demonstrated outstanding performance and leadership during the season, including athlete development, results and contribution to the sport.

Coach of the Year - Schoolgirl
Awarded to the coach of schoolgirls who has demonstrated outstanding performance and leadership during the season, including athlete development, results and contribution to the sport.

Junior Performance Awards

Junior Oarsman of the Year
Awarded to the most outstanding male junior rower or sculler in New South Wales during the season.

Junior Oarswoman of the Year
Awarded to the most outstanding female junior rower or sculler in New South Wales during the season.

Junior Coxswain of the Year
Awarded to the most outstanding junior coxswain in New South Wales during the season.

Master's Award

Masters Rower of the Year
Awarded to the most outstanding Masters rower or sculler in New South Wales during the season.

Athlete Development Award

Novice of the Year
Awarded to a competitor in their first season of racing in Novice classification who has achieved an outstanding record of performance

Service & Contribution Awards

Rusty Roberston MBE Award
Awarded to an individual or group of individuals who has made a significant and sustained contribution to rowing New South Wales.

Kevyn Webb OAM Achiever of the Year
Awarded to an individual or club that has made a significant impact on the development and advancement of rowing in New South Wales.

Volunteer & Official Recognition

Volunteer of the Year
Awarded to an individual or individuals who have provided outstanding service to rowing through volunteer contribution.

Official of the Year
Awarded to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding commitment and service as an umpire.

Volunteer Club of the Year
Awarded to the club that has contributed the most volunteer support to Rowing NSW events across the season.

Para Rowing Awards

Governor's Cup for Para Rowing
Awarded to an individual who has made a significant and sustained contribution to para-rowing in New South Wales.

President's Cup for Para Rowing
Awarded to a Para athlete who has made an outstanding and inspirational contribution to the sport during the season.

State Team Recognition

State Team Athlete of the Year
Awarded to the athlete who has made the most significant contribution to team culture, leadership and performance with the NSW State Team.

 

Annual Shields & Trophies

In addition to individual awards, Rowing NSW recognised the achivements of clubs and schools through a series of annual point score shields and trophies.

Season Point Score Shields

Para Shield
Awarded to the club(s) with the highest combined points across all Para rowing events during the season.

Senior & Open Shield
Awarded to the club(s) with the highest combined points across all Senior and Open events during the season.

Elite & U23 Shield
Awarded to the club(s) with the highest combined points across all Elite and Under 23 events during the season.

Combined Under 19/Under 21 Shield
Awarded to the club(s) with the highest combined points across all Under 19 and Under 21 events during the season.

Combined Junior Shield
Awarded to the school(s) and/or club(s) with the highest combined points across Novice, Under 16 and Under 17 events during the season

Schoolgirl's Shield
Awarded to the school(s) with the highest combined points across designated Rowing NSW point score regattas.

Schoolboy's Shield
Awarded to the school(s) with the highest combined points across designated Rowing NSW point score regattas.

Spencer Grace OAM Combined Masters Shield
Awarded to the club(s) with the highest combined points across all Masters events during the season.

Championship & Event Shields

NSW Honours Recipients Trophy
Awarded to the school(s) or club(s) with the highest combined points at the NSW Rowing Championships.

Kevyn Webb OAM NSW Sprint Champs
Awarded to the school(s) and/or club(s) with the highest combined points at the NSW Sprint Championships.

Rowing NSW Schoolboy Head of the River
Awarded to the school(s) with the highest combined points at the RNSW Schoolboy Head of the River.

Edward Trickett NSW Grade Championships Point Score
Awarded to the club(s) with the highest combined points at the NSW Grade Championships Regatta.

Bohemia Crystal River Cup
Awarded to the club(s) with the highest combined points across Rowing NSW time trial events.

Regional Point Score Shields

Central Districts Rowing Association Point Score
Awarded to the club(s) with the highest combined points across Central Districts Rowing Association events. 

Northern Rivers Rowing Association Point Score
Awarded to the club(s) with the highest combined points across Northern Rivers Rowing Association events.

Overall Premiership

L.E. Stepto OAM Memorial Premiership Shield
Awarded to the school(s) and/or club(s) with the highest overall points across designated Rowing NSW point score regattas for the season. The total number of points received in all other shields except novice, schoolboy and schoolgirl. Includes age/open & grade pointscores.